vs Welland
location - Centennial Arena
Date - December 29, 4:30 pm
Pre, pre - game notes:
Since the boys qualified for the championship, Coach Shawn had to fulfill a wager he made with the boys - a pillow fight. After a relentless attack from 10 pillow swinging combatants, coach Shawn threw in the towel. A valiant effort coach. Thanks for being such a great sport.
Also, Jake had promised the team if they made it to the finals, he would dress up as a cheerleader. Players and kids alike are looking forward to this performance.
Pregame notes:
The cheering is a little too loud for the liking of some.
The cheerleader is looking great. Nice tiara and skirt, Jake.
The fans are ready, now we just need the ice to be ready! Another figure skating delay. Come on.
Mercedes the team mascot, is shaking the players hands.
1 ref and 2 linesman, wow. Sure makes the game more important!
Why are the fans all squeezed in together? Well, after this weekend we sure have got very close! ( obvious pun )
Period 1:
Early Goderich power play.
Evan rang one off the post. So close!
Grayson provides a solid save on a one timer.
0-0
Period over.
Period 2:
Off a dump in, Cody grabbed the puck fired one in.
Goderich goal - Cody, assists to Jacob and Dylan.
Score 1-0
Period over.
1-0
Period 3:
15 minutes to another championship. Mothers are yelling for a cushion.
Some solid digging in the corner, Peyton passed in one to the front of the net for an easy one timer for Ryan.
Goderich goal - Ryan, assist to Peyton
Score 2-0
Collective sigh was heard through out the stands after a rough shift by our boys in white.
Huge save on a one timer with 2 minutes left. Way to go Grayson.
Welland scores
score 2-1
Welland pulls their goalie to set up an exciting ending.
Wilder scored an empty netter after a turnover, to seal the game ( crossing fingers )
Goderich goal - Wilder, unassisted.
3-1, with 1:20 left...
48 secs left, face off in Goderich's end. Sailors control the puck, dump it out and......
Joe scores another empty netter, with 40 secs left.
Goderich goal - Joe, unassisted.
24 seconds left .....
Final 4-1 Sailors!
The gloves are thrown into the air and Grayson accepts the trophy on behalf of the team.
Another tournament championship. Another fire truck ride ahead.
Congratulations Sailors! You worked hard and performed well against some larger hockey centres.